Husky Ranch Scotland

• Placement
  
  Husky Ranch Scotland
• Airport Pick Up
  
  You will be picked up from the Edinburgh International Airport and from there, you’ll be meet and picked up then transferred to your accommodation on the project site.
• Accommodation
  
  Shared back to basic cabins/statics.
• Meals
  
  
  Meals are not included. Volunteers would need to buy & prepare their own meals, though the family would be happy for you to join them for lunch or dinner once or twice per week when they are able to do so. There is a supermarket in Blairgowrie, just a few miles away, if you have a valid driving licence, then you can use their truck to go shopping, or you can travel into town with them. There is also the option to order groceries online and have it delivered.
• Ongoing service
  
  If there are any problems with your volunteer project we are always there to help you and mediate between yourself and the organization.
• Tours
  
  Through FRONTEERING you have the possibility to book tours in Scotland after you have finished your volunteer project.
• 24/7 Emergency contact
  
  If there are any problems during you stay in Scotland you can reach us 24/7 to assist you.

Volunteers and Interns are the backbone and the main force that pushes the organization forward. Attitude is the first thing the project looks at. It is always important to show respect, take initiative, ask questions and to get involved in all the activities that are done at the project. 

You will take part in some of the following tasks:

• Visitors: Volunteers are responsible for welcoming and talking to visitors for husky ride experiences and kitting them out in protective clothing prior to their ride.
• Sled dogs: You are responsible for Feeding, hydrating, Harnessing, hitching up teams, helping with training, walking old retired huskies, Grooming, free running exercise, poop scooping, kennel cleaning, changing straw beds, de-worming
• Sheep: Volunteers need to drive an ATV to inspect the sheep daily, help with gathering, handling and helping with sheep management tasks such as administering treatments, ear tagging, feeding, putting out mineral buckets, help with lambing, tube feeding colostrum & bottle feeding as necessary, castrating, moving sheep for shearing & record keeping
• Highland cows: You’ll have to drive an ATV to carryout daily routine checks, feeding & grooming young stock, help with cattle management tasks such as putting out mineral buckets, silage, moving cattle, assisting with vet checks & routine testing, Calving, tagging, castrating, de-horning, administering treatments, record keeping.
• MThe project is currently home to 200 - 300 sheep, 50 huskies, 70 cattle (mostly highlanders) and some cats.
• Chickens: Volunteers will be Feeding, watering, collecting eggs, cleaning out hen house. Currently all the chickens have been killed by foxes. They might get replaced by the time you start volunteering or perhaps at a later time.
• Cats: Feeding the neutered rescued feral cats
• Farm & Forest: You’ll be Repairing fences, filling in pot-holes in the tracks, draining away water, clearing fallen branches & using a wood-chipper, creating new trails, cutting low branches, pisting trails in the snow.

This experience gives volunteers the chance to become involved with huskies and other farm animals. Your volunteering will take place on a Husky Kennel owned by 2 well-known and profesional dog mushers. You will be involved in every aspect of the kennel, you won't just be working with the huskies but with the other farm animals as well. This will increase your knowldge and understanding on animal care. 

• Required to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks
• NO SMOKING is allowed on the project site.
• Strong work ethics are required: reliable, responsible, honest, good sense of humour, dependable, physically and mentally fit.
• Age: 18+
• Do not leave anything hazardous or any personal items around the dogs – out of curiosity, they may consume something toxic or harmful.
• To make sure you complete your work to the appropriate standard
• To speak up if you do not feel comfortable completing a task
• Must love animals, keen on the outdoors, happy to brave the weather, and able bodied
• No animal allergies

• Go dog sledding!
• Meet and live with an Amazing family and owner of a Husky Ranch!
• Improve your English skills
• Enjoy the amazing nature and culture of Scotland!

• Project location
  
  Blairgowrie, Scotland
• Area Famous For
  
  Scotland Bird watching, exploring nature, Hill walking, hiking, fishing, water sports, camping, visiting the cities of Perth, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, visiting historic sites & castles, Museums, Art galleries, etc.
• When to visit
  
  All year round.
• Wildlife viewing
  
  You can view an abundance of wildlife. Mountain Hare, Red Deer, Badger, Scottish Wild Cat and so much more.

Meals

Volunteers would need to buy & prepare their own meals, though the family would be happy for volunteers to join them for lunch or dinner once or twice per week when they are able to do so.   There is a supermarket in Blairgowrie, just a few miles away, if volunteers have a valid driving licence, then they have use of their truck to go shopping, or they can travel into town with the family. There is also the option to order groceries online and have it delivered!

Location

The project is located near Blairgowrie, Scotland. Please keep in mind that the project is semi remote and a bit off grid so if city lights is something you are expecting then this is not the project for you. You may have chances to visit on time off but majority of your time will be spent on the Kennel.